On Investors’ Minds - APAC Edition How will global politics, AI, and central banks impact global markets? | Guide the Markets - Asia
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Jan 15, 2026 Kerry Craig, Senior Global Market Strategist at J.P. Morgan, dives into how global politics and AI are shaping market landscapes. He discusses the potential impact of expected rate cuts and the pivotal role of consumer behavior in China for economic recovery. The conversation also highlights Taiwan and South Korea's dominance in AI-driven supply chains and their implications for growth. Kerry underscores the attractiveness of gold amid geopolitical risks and suggests a pro-growth stance in asset allocation and investment opportunities beyond U.S. equities.
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Taiwan And Korea: AI Supply Chain Winners
- Northeast Asia (Korea, Taiwan) benefits from AI-driven demand for chips and hardware.
- Their near-monopoly positions in advanced semiconductors create durable pricing power and earnings support.
China's Recovery Is Stimulus-Dependent
- China's consumer recovery remains fragile and stimulus-driven, with property weakness weighing on spending.
- Households are deleveraging and rebuilding deposits, but need policy catalysts to unlock stronger consumption.
Gold Benefits From Reserves And Scarcity
- Gold remains attractive as central banks diversify reserves and global deficits persist.
- Limited annual gold supply and geopolitical volatility support its long-term role as a store of value.